subject: Learn to evaluate a used car [print this page] Selling and buying used car is not an easy job. It is just like walking in a coal mine because you have to be careful with several things otherwise you will become fool easily. All the car dealers know how to sell his car. He is expert in hiding the negative aspects of his car and presenting the positive in a professional way. So you have to do a little effort and you have to find out on your own that what all draw backs are there in the car due to which you can reject it. If you are facing any problem in find out the draw back then read the following tips and learns how to inspect a used car or how to choose a well maintained car:
Step one- First of all ask to the car dealer the car which he is selling you is the second hand car or it is the third hand because many times most of the car dealers sell third hand car by saying that it is second hand car. So don't get confused here, because there is a big difference between a second hand car and a third hand car. Second hand car is thousand times better than a third hand car.
Step two- The most important step to know about the machinery of a used car is taking a test ride. Don't go on the words of the car dealers because he knows very well how to sell his car. Test ride will reveal all the hidden facts of the used car. How its engine and other important part works. Is there any problem in it or not. This is the best way to judge a second hand car.
Third Step- Check body of the car from bottom to top, if you find out any damage or any dents ask to the car dealer what is the reason for that damage. If the car is repainted then also ask what the history of this car is. Who was his first owner and why did he sell his car. and if you are buying it from an individual ask him what is the reason and why do he/she wants to sell his/her car. Because, many time those car which have gone through major accidents have been sold to other person after repairing its damages.
